Hike-About Pictorial: Focus: Lake Mead, Nevada/Arizona.

Some people follow the money. Others follow the Colorado. Why? Follow the Colorado River and a person will enjoy heavenly rewards. What is perhaps paradoxical is that the river is used to supply many dams and lakes with water along its journey from Colorado through six other states before reaching Mexico. Why paradoxical? In so many places, the large bodies of water are situate in dry areas such as at Boulder city where Lake Mead lies between Nevada and Arizona, two large desert regions. 

  What's striking is that wherever this river flows, it creates a majestic air to whatever it touches, influences or to observers of its visual beauty. We are fortunate that we have hiked along it extensively, above it and paddled a little in it. Each time we feel we have been touched by the magic of the river including its lakes and dams. 

  Just when we thought Lake Mead might be the most beautiful receptacle of its flows, Lake Powell seemed to usurp the pole position in our ever-changing opinion. Then there are many other exciting, tranquil and attractive spots along this extensive river, too. We'll include others over the coming months. 

  In conclusion, before letting you go with the flow, we would like to state that one of our many blessings has been spending much time in the vicinity of this amazing river. Who could believe a person could love a river? 

 All pictures that follow, including those without a water scene, are in the vicinity of Lake Mead but may be facing away from it.

The following couple of photographs are about 20 miles from Hoover Dam, up on the peak of Hamblin. 

Hot Springs, beyond Hoover Dam, Lake Mead.

Back to Hamblin on another occasion. 

A unique experience to reach Lava Butte without a trail.
Yes, snow on Mount Charleston.

Las Vegas in early evening viewed from Black Mountain, Boulder City, close to the lake.
Above the lake looking into Arizona at dawn.

Facing Nevada from Fortification Hill, Arizona.

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey